A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event.
Some types of primary sources include:
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries,photos, home movies,speeches,manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records such as birth/ death certificates awards and school reports
What is a Primary source
Some types of primary sources include:
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable):
Diaries,photos, home movies,speeches,manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records such as birth/ death certificates awards and school reports
CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art
RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings, toys, jewelry, trophies,clothing, tools,
The people you interview about your biographee are all primary sources.